3315 Development of Bone-Like Composite Material and its Characteristics
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A bone-like composite that is composed of HA and collagen protein is reported to be bioactive and enhance bone growth. We have reported HA/Col. composite with precipitation method had been replaced by bone within 8 weeks. However, this composite is difficult to have sufficient mechanical property and formability. In this study, we have developed a composite that has improved formability by adding CMC gel to HA/Col. Mechanical property of this composite was evaluated by compressive strength test. Bioactivity was evaluated by soaking the composite in simulated body fluid. Results of measuring Ca^<2+> concentration in SBF after soaking indicate possibility of the bioactivity.
